Buhler’s Nixon Standlee – Wichita Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
For Nixon Standlee, the 2026 season is about more than wins and statistics. It’s an opportunity to close out his high school career by competing
Rose Hill’s Remington Merlau – Wichita Area Defensive Line Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
For Rose Hill’s Remington Merlau, the upcoming season has a simple meaning. The upcoming football is about sharing the field with his teammates, continuing to
Augusta’s Roman Bridwell – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Ryan Bridwell Farm Bureau Financial Services
After helping Augusta build momentum a season ago, senior Roman Bridwell is eager to make sure the Orioles keep moving in the right direction. “I’m
Pittsburg’s Laney Trisler – Athlete Spotlight – Presented by Equity Bank
For Pittsburg High School shortstop Laney Trisler, softball is as much about faith and relationships as it is about range and reaction time. A junior
Concordia’s Ayden Krier – Special Teams Poll Winner – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Concordia High School’s Ayden Krier is easy to spot on Friday nights, lining up in the slot or dropping back at safety, but the work
Concordia Panthers – Football Preview – Presented by Russ Herman State Farm
Last Season: 4-5 Concordia heads into 2026 with a veteran core under third-year head coach Brad Wildeman after finishing 4-5 last season. The Panthers run
Independence’s Maddox Purvis – Southeast Kansas Defensive Back Poll Winner – Presented by Salina Tech
After a full offseason of preparation and improvement, Independence High School senior Maddox Purvis is ready to help the Bulldogs take the next step. Purvis
Columbus’ Braun Stone – Southeast Kansas Linebacker Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Braun Stone believes the foundation for a successful season has already been built. After spending the offseason alongside a veteran group of teammates, the Columbus
Chanute’s Braddox Bancroft – Southeast Kansas Defensive Line Poll Winner – Presented by Hutchinson Community College
The excitement surrounding the 2026 football season starts with the unknown for Chanute’s Braddox Bancroft. Chanute’s schedule features several new opponents, including Mulvane, Rose Hill
Columbus’ Kash Smith – Southeast Kansas Offensive Lineman Poll Winner – Presented by Advanced Physical Therapy
Columbus junior Kash Smith believes the work his team has put in throughout the offseason will be evident once the Titans take the field this
Labette County’s Nolan Nash – Southeast Kansas Wide Receiver Poll Winner
The upcoming football season is the culmination of years of preparation for Nolan Nash of Labette County. Since his freshman year, Nash has put in
Fort Scott’s Creed Clayton – South East Kansas Area Running Back Poll Winner – Presented by Shelter Insurance
Fort Scott running back Creed Clayton said he is most excited about the chance to share the field with his teammates and experience Friday night